Hundreds of job seekers flock to Robinsons Place Iloilo during the Labor Day Celebration Job Fair organized by the Department of Labor and Employment - Regional Office 6 on May 1, 2026. The event offered around 7,000 local and overseas job opportunities as part of the government’s push to expand employment and livelihood support programs in Western Visayas. DOLE-6

DOLE releases P77-M aid, rolls out livelihood projects for over 13,000 workers in WV

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ILOILO City — More than 12,000 informal workers across Western Visayas received over P77 million in government assistance as the Department of Labor and...
With Iloilo City downgrading to the least strict community quarantine, religious gatherings have been allowed by the city government up to 50 percent of venue capacity. Photo shows devotees at the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in Jaro, Iloilo City. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

Jaro Archdiocese press Senate to proceed with impeachment trial of VP Sara

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO City — The Archdiocese of Jaro joined the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in urging Filipinos to pray for justice and...
Mariam Almendralejo endures the scorching heat to plant spring onions at her farm in Barangay Lanit, Jaro, Iloilo City. While she notes that the dry season is the ideal time for this crop, the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has issued a stern warning as heat indices soar past 40 degrees Celsius. Amid prolonged dry weather, the CDRRMO urges Ilonggos to adopt self-protection measures to mitigate the rising risks of heat stress and other heat-related illnesses. AJ PALCULLO/PN

CDRRMO WARNS ILONGGOS: ‘Protect yourselves as Iloilo City heat index breaches 40°C’

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has sounded the alarm over dangerous heat index levels exceeding 40...
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‘Safer Cities’ drive cuts region’s focus crimes by 26.3%, says PRO-6

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) apprehended 10,932 ordinance violators across Western Visayas in less than a month under its intensified...
(from left to right) Tupas, Nava, Castro

3 WV lawmakers back House probe into alleged online coercion, harassment

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO — Three lawmakers from Western Visayas have joined a congressional push to investigate the alleged robbery-extortion activities of Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN),...
Festival-goers are welcome to savor fresh Guimaras mangoes as the island province officially opens the 2026 Manggahan Festival today, May 15 at the Mangga Village in Jordan. The 10-day celebration showcases Guimaras’ world-famous mangoes, rich culture, and top tourism attractions. GUIMARAS MANGGAHAN FESTIVAL FB PAGE

Manggahan Festival 2026 kicks off today in Guimaras

Region Lyndie C. Defacto -
GUIMARAS — The Manggahan Festival officially opens today, May 15, with a ceremonial Mango Eat-All-You-Can, signaling the start of a 10-day celebration showcasing the...
Photo courtesy of Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Bacolod Comelec clarifies official venue for voter registration amid online misinformation

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Bacolod City has clarified that voter registration for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections...
The Bacolod City Government implemented a flexible work arrangement that took effect on April 6, with onsite work from Monday to Thursday and work-from-home setup every Friday, as part of its energy conservation efforts.

Bacolod SP requires tourism office to submit post-festival reports

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) of Bacolod has institutionalized the submission of post-festival reports by the Bacolod City Tourism Office to strengthen...

4 CAPSU graduates rank among top performers in March 2026 LET

Region Panay News and Gian Carlo J. Francisco, University of Antique Intern -
CAPIZ — Four graduates of Capiz State University (CAPSU) placed among the top examinees in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT),...
Photo courtesy of Agusan del Sur - Palarong Pambansa 2026

Antique sends 105 delegates to 2026 Palarong Pambansa, allocates P8.58M budget

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BY LYNDIE C. DEFACTO ANTIQUE — The province of Antique will send a 105-member delegation to the 2026 Palarong Pambansa 2026, which will be held...
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